In Sarah Varland’s Alaskan Mountain Search, the 8th installment in the K9 Search and rescue inspirational romantic suspense series. For Bre Dayton, a sheriff in a small town in Alaska, she didn’t believe in God, and had people leave her unexpectedly. Raised in an abusive foster family, her brother died, the love of her life abandoned her, and now her niece Addy was missing in Eagle Pass. To find her, she needs the only man who can help her, Griffin Knight, a seasoned search-and-rescue worker. For Griffin, he had never gotten over himself when he broke Bre’s heart years ago, even after her brother Ben died tragically. He had never stopped loving her, but he blamed himself for Megan’s death. When she came to him for help, he didn’t want to do search–and-rescue anymore. But when it came to finding Addy, he knew he had to help with his two dogs, Ember, and Flapjack. Together, they learned to trust each other by healing, and to find the Eagle Pass Killer fast before it was too late and claimed another life.

This inspiring romantic suspense is so enriched with drama-filled action and faith-filled pages with gripping twists and turns. I cared for Bre, who had been dealt with a hardened life, and lost some much that broke her heart. I adored Griffin and his two dogs, who would do anything for Bre, the love of his life, and let God direct them to happiness and in miracles. The scenic settings for the Alaskan location was magnificent and awe-inspiring. The theme of the story is to let God guide you to find true love, and believe in second chances.

I rated this lovely inspirational romantic suspense novel four stars for no reason. If you love heart-stopping Christian romantic suspense novels with lots of drama, intrigue, red herrings, and plenty of love, be inspired to read Alaskan Mountain Search. This book is recommended for fans who love Christian novels, Margaret Mizushima, and Tee O’Fallon.

This one was fast pace suspense novel. I loved that aspect of the story but I wasn't a fan of the romance. Even though it was a second chance romance it still felt like it was rushed.

Alaskan Mountain Search is written by Sarah Varland. Police captain Bre Dayton needs to track down a serial killer in the Alaskan Wilderness. However she will need the assistance of her ex, Griffin Knight. Griffin is a search and rescue worker. There is a lot on the line when Bre's niece is missing and they are worried that she may be the next victim of the Echo Pass Hunter. The book will keep your adrenaline pumping and keep those pages turning. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.

When her niece goes missing, with all signs pointing to the Echo Pass Hunter a local at large serial killer Bre must turn to the one person who left without explanation years ago.

A suspenseful read that finds Bre and Griffin in a killer's crosshairs, I liked how it brought them back together to confront their fears and insecurities about their past. I admired Griffin's gift for training dogs, and how he is protective of Bre. Strong themes of faith throughout, as well as good character growth and interaction.

It was an engaging read with great characters, action-packed, and even a little creepy. I especially liked Griffin's clever dog, Ember who is a wonderful character and huge help in their search. A wonderful stand alone read!


I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Bre's niece is missing and she'll do everything she can to find her. Trying to enlist for her ex Griffin and his k-9 for help. Bre is aware that there is a known murderer the Echo Pass Hunter hunting people and refuses to let her niece be one of them. Problem is that he also set his sights on her now since she keeps poking around looking in his territory.

I really enjoyed this book. You can tell the amount of love Bre had for her niece and the amount of faith she had in God to be the one out there looking when no one was really helping. I really enjoyed the suspense of it all wondering when she would find her niece and how the results would end with that whether or not she was alive because there was a murderer around. There was also the fact that the murderer kept making attempts at her life and it was interesting seeing how that was playing out. There was a spark between the two main characters but nothing that was really out there this book did remain clean which I appreciate. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and just seeing how it all played out. Highly recommend.

I enjoyed reading this fast paced, clean, christian suspense book. I love reading K-9 Search and Rescue stories! I love the working dog element of the story and getting to know their personalities and what kind of work they can do.
Bre and Griffin were both strong, interesting main characters working together to find a missing girl in the Alaskan wilderness. Lots of action and drama-I couldn't put this book down! I loved it!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

In the Alaskan wilderness, there’s only one way to track a serial killer: a K-9. For police captain Bre Dayton, that means working with her ex, search and rescue worker Griffin Knight. With her niece missing and possibly kidnapped, Bre has to find the murderer known as the Echo Pass Hunter—fast. Even if it means trusting the man who broke her heart…and putting herself in the killer’s crosshairs.

This was an ok book. There seemed to be a lot of repeating that Griffin broke Bre's heart. Griffin wouldn't tell Bre why he left so abruptly. It seems that if they had known each other as long as they said, they would be more open with each other. The mystery was good and that part I enjoyed that part.

I received this book from Love Inspired Suspense via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

Alaskan Mountain Search by Sarah Varland is part of the K9 Search and Rescue series from Love Inspired Suspense.

An Alaskan setting plus search and rescue K9s? I knew I had to read this book! Bre and Griffen are searching for Bre’s niece, while trying to keep Bre alive from a serial killer. Add in the tension between Bre and Griffen because of their past and the story has lots of suspense.

I especially loved reading about the dogs. The author, through Griffen, explains how the dogs work, plus we get to see them in action. And, without giving spoilers, the ending is super sweet.

If you enjoy search and rescue stories, give Alaskan Mountain Search a read!

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Alaskan Mountain Search
by Sarah Varland
Pub Date 24 Jan 2023 | Archive Date 24 Feb 2023
HARLEQUIN - Romance (U.S. & Canada), Love Inspired Suspense
Mystery & Thrillers | Romance



I am reviewing a copy of Alaskan Mountain Search through Harlequin Romance, Love Inspired Suspense and Netgalley:



A Teen has gone missing! A killer on the prowl!



A K-9 is on the case!


In Alaska there is only one way to track and catch a serial killer, a K-9. For Police Captain Bre Dayton this means working with her ex, search and rescue worker Griffin Knight. With her niece missing and possibly kidnapped, Bre has to find the murderer known as the Echo Pass Hunter—fast. Even if it means trusting the man who broke her heart, if it means putting herself in the killer’s crosshairs.


I give Alaskan Mountain Search five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

This is a Clean Second Chance Romantic Suspense, and this is the 8th book in the K-9 Search and Rescue Series. I have read and reviewed some of the other books in this series before picking up this book, but I do think you can read this book as a standalone. There was a ton of action and this book, but I felt some things in this book just came out of nowhere. I also wanted more suspense to be throughout this book in stand of mostly at the end. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Love Inspired Suspense) or author (Sarah Varland) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Police Captain's niece went missing and she is afraid that she might be a victim of a serial killer. The only way to find her is with the help of her ex and his dog, but he is very reluctant to help.

I had a hard time reading the book. I didn't connect to any of the characters of the storyline, except for the cute dog, he is the real star. :)

thanks to Netgalley and Love Inspired Suspense for the ARC, all thoughts are my own

Sarah Varland was a new-to-me author with this new release, but I’ll definitely be looking forward to more from her as well as looking into her backlist.

This book is for readers who love romantic suspense that is heavy on faith elements. It’s a slow-burn sweet romance with lots of action and suspense. I was hooked from page one and had a hard time putting it down when life intruded. I love books that showcase canines with big personalities, and Ember’s was so lovable. The twist at the end was very much a surprise which is a great thing for me as I read a LOT of romantic suspense/thrillers. It was well-written, had a plot with a pace that ebbed and flowed as a good romantic suspense should, and the struggles with faith and belief the main characters had to work through were relevant and realistic.

Alaskan mountain search is intriguing story about a missing girl and the people that go out to search for them. Lots of twists as your follow the paths to find her. The characters will fill your heart as their story develops.

Alaskan Mountain Search is a fast-paced, exciting story. A teenager is missing and a serial killer is on the loose. The teenager is police captain Bre Dayton’s niece and she is convinced that the only way to find her is to enlist the help of her ex, search and rescue worker Griffin Knight, and his K-9 companion, Ember, an Alaskan Husky.

This suspenseful story just flew by and I was on the edge of my seat for most of the book. The romance between Bre and Griffin was a slow burn and a sweet romance, and I enjoyed the way they learned to trust each other again, and become friends and then more. The star of this story, in my opinion, is Ember, the intelligent husky rescue dog! I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book will appeal to those who are deeply religious and are also pretty much against woman's lib.

I'm sorry to say that I really didn't find this a good book. The story itself was just unbelievable; the religious aspect was very strong (this was REALLY religious, with one person being against religion and the other being overly religious).

Police captain Bre Dayton, was talking Griffin Knight into becoming a rescue worker that was looking for Bre's sister, who was missing. But instead of having him help Captain Bre, he took over everything. This was unbelievable to me. The plot was minor and unbelievable, and Griffin Knight was utterly annoying.

*ARC supplied by the publisher.

Alaskan Mountain Search is a fantastic romantic suspense. This book has an edge of your seat plot that drew me immediately into the action. I definitely recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

Alaskan Mountain Search
Sarah Varland
January 24, 2023


June in Alaska is getting more and more sun. Come evening it begins to settle into a dim golden pink. Bre Dayton is a policeman with the Wolf River Police Department. The short, petite woman is young, well fit and enjoys her job. Her 17 year old niece lives with her since her brother Ben died in a horrific auto accident. Life as Addy’s guardian was going very well. She drives to and from school in her car Bre bought for her. She obeyed the rules and works hard. She loves hiking and did her best to not walk alone in the massive Echo Pass Mountain Range. For over a year there had been murders of women killed shortly after being reported missing. Bre was more than concerned for Addy’s welfare.
About a week ago she didn’t make it home. Bre reported her missing with the department but she was more than concerned. If she didn’t make it back the next day locals and Search and Rescue would be out looking for her.
Varland gives us quite a look at rural Alaska. It’s not unusual for hikers to lose their way and due to injury or weather conditions pay with their life. This suspense novel is a look at life for the First Responders and the difficult jobs they must do each day in such a rugged mountainous area.
Alaskan Mountain Search is Book 8 in the K-9 Search and Rescue series published by Harlequin Digital Sales. It will be published on January 24, 2023. I appreciate their allowing me to read and review Varland’s latest book via NetGalley. It is an excellent text of Search and Rescue in dangerous environments such as those in Alaska. The journey for Bre and Griffin becomes spiritual in their efforts to recover the lost victims. Reading Alaskan Mountain Search gives us a circle of emotions and an excursion of suspense. Enjoy this one.

"Alaskan Mountain Search" was a good, clean read. It didn't keep my attention like some of the other LIS books, but it wasn't boring. I really didn't have any idea who the serial killer was, so that's a plus! This was a very quick, easy read.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Bre finds out her niece Addy is missing and could be a victim of a serial killer. She knows she needs help from her old friend and K-9 search and rescue worker, Griffin but he broke her heart years back. She is not sure he will be willing after his last rescue attempt went bad.

As they try to solve the case and find her niece, they can’t deny their feelings but Griffin still has doubts.

Great caring and clean Christian Romance that I would recommend.

Inspirational romance!

As with the rest of the Love Inspired brand by Harlequin, there is a strong belief system present in this book. It was a clean, chaste romance.

When Bre and Griffin join forces to find Bre's missing niece, Abby, old feelings reignite, along with old doubts. Bre and Griffin had a past which ended abruptly and left Bre not understanding why. Bre also doesn't share the same faith in God that Abby and Griffin do, so she has some well-earned walls up around her heart.

I enjoyed this book, it was well-written and fast-paced. It was interesting to learn how the tracking dogs worked and even how they differentiate between tracking one specific person, or all persons, or even have a different tell for cadavers.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.